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Travel News: Self-cater in Scotland, go wild in Greece, love in Belfast, cruise Alaska

American Holidays' Alaska cruise includes seven nights on board Celebrity Solstice
American Holidays' Alaska cruise includes seven nights on board Celebrity Solstice American Holidays' Alaska cruise includes seven nights on board Celebrity Solstice

Scottish Easter family break for under £350

Haven is offering a three-night self-catering holiday at Seton Sands in East Lothian from £342 per family. Taking advantage of Haven's early booking offer, this is a saving of 25 per cent. The price is based on a family of six sharing deluxe accommodation on April 10 and includes family friendly entertainment. With views over the Firth of Doth, Seton Sands Holiday Village is perfectly located for a trip to Edinburgh. Activities include fishing, golf and bungee trampolining. Info and booking at Haven.com

Take the Bear Grylls challenge in Greece

This April, Sani Resort in the Greek island of Halkidiki is launching its brand new Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Designed by the Co Down-born survival and outdoor adventurer himself, the academy will offer a rare chance to learn Bear Grylls’s famed survival techniques including lessons on camouflage, concealment, navigation and raft building. Each course, suitable for children age six and above, starts at Base Camp where children will learn how to commando crawl, tie knots and pick wild food. Once the sun sets, evening activities include lessons on fire lighting, spear making, setting up camp on the beach and rib boat rescue. See Saniresort.gr for more details.

Fitz must be love in Belfast

This Valentine’s Day spoil the one you love by whisking them off for a five-star surprise to the luxurious Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast. The Fitz Must Be Love package includes an overnight stay for two in an executive double room, romantic four-course evening meal and full Irish breakfast. A luxury rose petal evening turndown service and complimentary decadent chocolates in your room complete the romantic ambiance. Offer valid Feb 14-16 inclusive, from £122.50pp. Check it out at Fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com

Alaska cruise a bucket list trip

Searching for the next addition to your bucket list? Look no further than Alaska. Boasting a longer coastline than all other US states' coastlines combined, why not sail through the sights and make the most of your Alaskan adventure by booking a cruise and taking in the beauty of Alaska's famous glaciers and mountains? American Holidays' Seattle & Vancouver Stay and Alaska Cruise includes two nights in Seattle, seven nights Alaska Cruise on board Celebrity Solstice and two nights in Vancouver. Travelling September 2020, prices are from €1,965pp. Full details at Americanholidays.com